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Woolingham Family History

Woolingham Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cookingham, Willingham, Billingham, Bellingham, Ellingham, Allingham

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Where is the Woolingham family from?

You can see how Woolingham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolingham family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woolingham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Woolingham families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Woolingham's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Woolingham families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woolingham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Woolingham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolingham census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 32 immigration records available for the last name Woolingham. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Woolingham. For the veterans among your Woolingham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolingham lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2000, in the United States, Woolingham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Woolingham in 1984 was 71, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woolingham ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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